Guys,
Went to the airport early this morning clear and calm. I spent an
hour and 10 min. doing taxi runs. The confidence is building and on the
last 2 runs I lifted off for short distance and settled back down. I
found that it was easier to control and also to stop from the flying
attitude. The down side is that a small oil leak developed in the front
main seal. So the next step will be to make repairs that are needed and
then continue on. Unfortunately for the plane we are leaving for vacation
for 3 weeks this Friday. So the fate is sealed that my plane will not
make Mt Vernon this year. Best of luck to those that are still trying to
make it with their new creations.
At least now I am sure that the plane will fly OK and testing and
flying will progress quickly when the engine squawks are resolved.
Latter
Joe Horton, Coopersburg, Pa.
joe.kr2s.buil...@juno.com
